Rooted: A Plant-Based Dinner with Wolfgang Sterr

Celebrated Executive Chef Wolfgang Sterr brings decades of culinary experience to the Culinary Stage for an exceptional plant-based dinner paired with naturally grown wines.

Renowned for his creative vegetarian cuisine and planet-conscious approach to cooking, Wolfgang Sterr presents an intimate four-course experience showcasing the remarkable depth, elegance and satisfaction of food grown from the earth. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with naturally grown wines selected to complement the ingredients and flavours on the plate.

The evening begins with Pemberton Valley butternut squash soup, finished with toasted pumpkin seeds, fragrant sage oil, and smoked salt. A vibrant beetroot carpaccio follows, featuring beets from North Arm Farm with cashew cream, hazelnuts, citrus and fresh herbs.

For the main course, Wolfgang transforms a French classic into a rich forest mushroom bourguignon served with silky parsnip mash, root vegetables and gastrique. The evening concludes with a warm Fraser Valley apple tart accompanied by oat crème, spiced crumble, and apple cider caramel.

More than a dinner, this is an opportunity to watch and learn from a chef who has spent decades refining his craft. From the Culinary Stage, Wolfgang will demonstrate techniques, explain the thinking behind each course, and share some of the kitchen secrets that bring extraordinary flavour and finesse to plant-based cooking.

Created in collaboration with AWARE, Whistler’s local environmental charity, the evening will also support the organization’s work to protect Whistler’s natural environment. Ticket proceeds from this event will go directly into AWARE’s important environmental work, whilst guests enjoy a memorable culinary experience rooted in exceptional ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and a genuine love of good food.

Come hungry, leave inspired, and discover just how extraordinary plant-based dining can be.

Menu

First Course
Pemberton Valley Butternut Squash Soup
Toasted pumpkin seeds, sage oil, smoked salt

Appetizer
North Arm Farm Beetroot Carpaccio
Roasted beet, cashew cream, hazelnut, citrus, herbs

Main Course
Forest Mushroom Bourguignon
Parsnip mash, root vegetables, gastrique

Dessert
Warm Fraser Valley Apple Tart
Oat crème, spiced crumble, apple cider caramel

*Due to the nature of this event dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated.

Event at a Glance:

• Format: Four-course plant-based dinner with naturally grown wine pairings, live culinary demonstrations, storytelling, and cooking insights from Executive Chef Wolfgang Sterr.
• What’s included: Your ticket includes all four courses, a naturally grown wine pairing with each course and the live Culinary Stage experience.
• Seating: This is a seated dinner.  Tables are shared with other guests – six to a table.
• Dietary considerations: The menu is entirely plant-based and contains cashews, hazelnuts and gluten. Due to the carefully curated nature of the menu, we are unable to accommodate individual food allergies or dietary substitutions.
• Supporting AWARE: Proceeds from this event will support AWARE Whistler and its work to protect Whistler’s natural environment.
• Accessibility: The Whistler Conference Centre is wheelchair accessible, with elevator access to all function levels and an accessible washroom. Please contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements so we can best support your experience.
• Please note: This is a 19+ event. Valid government-issued photo ID is required.